Logos School Curriculum - Grade 7
Mathematics- Textbooks
- Mathslinks Y7 Students' Book C (9780199152810)
- Mathslinks: Y7 Homework Book C (9780199152858)
- Maths Jotter (9555042507716) x 3
- Casio Fx-85Gtplus Scientific Calculator (Solar) (9781973000334)
- Assesment: Tests (65% of mark)
-tests will be given regularly
-approximately 6 tests each term
Homework (35% of mark)
-homework will be set at end of every lesson and will be checked during the following lesson
- Term 1: NUMBER Integers & Decimals: Place value, Multiply & divide by 10,100 or 1000, Negative numbers, Mental & written addition and subtraction.
Fractions,Decimals & Percentage: Adding & subtracting fractions, Fraction of a quantity, Converting between fractions, decimals & percentages
ALGEBRA Sequences: Rules, Functions, Mappings
Expressions and formulae: Collecting like terms, Expanding brackets, Using & Deriving formula
GEOMETRY Measures: Perimeter and area of triangles & rectangles, Area of parallelogram & trapezium, Surface area & volume of cuboid, Angles in parallel lines, triangles & quadrilaterals
STATISTICS Representing & interpreting data: Data types, Mean, Frequency tables and diagrams, Pie-charts & Line graphs
- Term 2: NUMBER Calculation & measure: Rounding, Order of operations, Mental & Written methods of multiplication and division, Calculator methods, Units of measurement, Converting between metric units
Percentages, Ratio & Proportion: Fractions, Decimals & Percentages, Direct proportion, Ratio
ALGEBRA Integers, Functions & graphs: Squares & square roots, Cubes, cube roots & indices, Prime factors, Coordinates, Plotting straight line graphs, Equation of a line.
Expressions & equations: Substitution, Solving equations
GEOMETRY 2D shapes & Construction: Properties of triangles & Quadrilaterals, Constructing bisectors & triangles
STATISTICS Probability: Probability scale, Equally-likely & mutually-exclusive outcomes, Experimental probability & Comparing probalities
- Term 3: NUMBER Calculations: Divisibility tests, LCM & HCF, Multiplying & dividing decimals, Calculator methods, Fraction & Percentage problems
ALGEBRA Equations & Graphs: Constructing equations, further formulae * sequences, Functions & graphs, Real life graphs
GEOMETRY Transformations & symmetry: Reflection, Rotation, Symmetry, Translation, Enlargement, Tessellations
3D shapes & constructions: Properties of polygons, Constructing triangles, Plans & elevations, Nets, Loci, Scale drawings
STATISTICS Surveys & data: Planning, Collecting data, Grouping data, Pie chart construction, Interpreting frequency diagrams & Comparative graphs, Comparing data
- English Language & Literature
- Textbook: Oxford English: An International Approach 1 (9780199126644)
- Assesment: 2 tests per term plus one oral presentation (65%)
7 homework assignments (35%)
- Term 1: Chapters 1, 2 & 3
Read: prose fiction, travel writing, postcard, poem, news article, composition, weather report, autobiography, audio guide, ghost story.
Write: composition, leaflet, account, newspaper report, poem, weather forecast, description, ghost story.
Literature Focus: A Christmas Carol (playscript)
- Term 2: Chapters 4, 5 & 6
Read: web page, diagrams, letter, prose non-fiction, prose fiction, web advertisement, travel diary, poem, comic strip, letter to editor
Write: reconstructed text, radio report, diary entries, poem, dialogue, comic strip, letter of reply, story
Literature: Running Wild
- Term 3: Chapters 7, 8, 9 & 10
Read: factual folk tale, poetry, classic fiction, short story, prose fiction, letter, autobiography, fables, editorial, proverbs, interview
Write: direct speeach, presentation, folk tale, poem, journal, letter, poster, fable, composition, prose poem, debate, essay, recipe
Literature: Poetry
- Other: Based on UK National Curriculum (Key Stage 3)
- Geography
- Textbook: Geog 1 3rd Edition (9780199134939)
- Assesment: 35% homework/classwork (including participation in class); 65% tests
- Term 1: Introduction to Geography (Ch 1)
Map work: 6-figure grid references, scales, distance, contour lines, 8 points of the compass, symbols and keys (Ch 2)
Settlements: choosing a site, site shapes, settlement functions, urban models, urbanisation and redevelopment (Ch 3)
- Term 2: Rivers: world rivers, weathering, rivers at work making landforms (Ch 6)
Floods: causes and consequences, coping with floods and flood prevention, comparing floods in UK and Bangladesh (Ch 7)
- Term 3: Earthquakes and Volcanoes: plate movements, causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes, coping with earthquakes and volcanoes (Ch 9)
Revision
- French
- Textbooks
- Metro 1 (9780435370602)
- Metro 1 Workbook (9780435370510)
- Assesment: Weekly vocabulary quizzes and assignments (35% of term grade)
Tests at the middle and/or end of each unit (65% of term grade)
- Term 1: Module 1
Saying your name and greeting someone
Saying hello and goodbye
Asking what something is
Saying what you have or haven't got
The French alphabet and how to spell your name
Saying how old you are and asking someone their age
Saying when your birthday is
Saying and asking what colour something is
Module 2
Saying where you live and what nationality you are
Talking about brothers and sisters
Talking about pets
Talking about what you look like
Saying how tall you are and what you are like
- Term 2: Module 3
Talking about school subjects
Telling the time
Talking about your timetable
Talking about your day at school
Talking about what you wear
Module 4
Talking about sport and saying what you like and don't like
Saying what you do in your free time
Talking about other free-time activities
Talking about what you do at the weekend
Talking about the weather
- Term 3: Module 5
Telling someone where you live
Talking about someone else's home
Describing the rooms in your house and saying where they are
Saying what you usually do
Deciding where you are going this evening
Talking about what you have in your room
Module 6
Talking about where you are going to spend your holidays
Saying what you are going to do suring your holidays
Asking where places are in town and giving directions
Buying a souvenir; reading a menu and buying a snack
- Greek
- Textbooks
- Κείμενα νεοελληνικής λογοτεχνίας Α (9789600619034)
- Ο μεγάλος περίπατος του Πέτρου (9789605011505)
- Νεοελληνική Γλώσσα Α Γυμνασίου (9789600619003)
- Assesment: Six or seven tests each term 65%
Homework 25%
Participation 10%
- Term 1: (A) Neoeeliniki glossa
1. Types of sentences: statement, question, request, epifonimatiki (negative & positive)
2. The technique of paragraphing
3. Onomatiki frasi kai epithetikos prodiorismos
(B) Kimena Neoeelinkis Logotechnias
1. O anthropos kai I fisi. Poli Ibethros
2. Laographica
3. Ikoyeniakos skesis
4. Thriskeftiki zoi
(C)Literature book
- Term 2: (A) Neoeeliniki glossa
1. Conjugation of words
2. Production of words
3. Verbs: person, singular + plural, active voice, passive voice conjunction, tenses
(B) Kimena Neoeelinkis Logotechnias
1. Ethniki zoi
2. Palioteres morfes zoes
3. O kosmos tis xentias
(C)Literature book
- Term 3: (A) Neoeeliniki glossa
1. Production of verbs, nouns & adjectives
2. Definite + indefinite article
(B) Kimena Neoeelinkis Logotechnias
1. I agapi yia tous sinanthropous mas
2. I Viopali
3. Provlimata tis sichronis zois
(C)Literature book
- Other: Greek is taught 5 periods a week: 2 periods of Neoelliniki Glossa, 2 periods of Kimena Neoellinikis Logotechnias, 1 period of Literature book.
- Greek (Core)
- Textbooks
- Ελληνικά τώρα 1+1 (9789607317209)
- Ελληνικά Τώρα 1+1 Workbook (9789607317117)
- Assesment: New
- Term 1:
- Term 2:
- Term 3:
- Science
- Textbooks
- Science for Cambridge Secondary 1 Stage 7 (9781408520581)
- Science for Cambridge Secondary 1 Stage 7 Workbook (9781408520659)
- Assesment: Tests and quizzes (70% of mark)
Homework and worksheets (30% of mark)
- Term 1: Biology
Cells and organisation - Structure of the cell, functions of the organelles of a cell, similarities and differences between plant and animal cells, observe cells under a light microscope, diffusion in and between cells, hierarchical organisation of multicellular organisms
Human Reproduction - Reproduction in humans, structure and function of male and female reproductive systems, menstrual cycle, gametes, fertilisation, gestation and birth, effect of maternal lifestyle on the foetus through placenta
Ecology - Habitats, adaptations, consumers and producers, types of consumers, daily and yearly changes, predators and prey, food chains, food webs, exploring habitats
- Term 2: Chemistry
Acids and Bases - Hazard symbols, risk assessment, defining acids and alkalis in terms of neutralisation reactions, use of litmus paper, pH scale and indicators including universal indicator, reactions of acids with metals, reactions of acids with alkalis
Earth and atmosphere - composition of the earth, structure of the earth, rock cycle and formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
States of matter - Properties of the different states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) in terms of the particles model including gas pressure, movement of the three states of matter, diffusion in terms of the particle model, changes of state in terms of the particle model
Chemical reactions - introduction to chemical reactions, physical and chemical changes, identifying reactants and products, test for gases (hydrogen, carbon dioxide and oxygen), fire triangle
- Term 3: Physics:
Forces - Describing forces as pushes or pulls, using force arrows in diagrams, friction, air resistance, how to measure forces, units of forces
Describing Motion - speed equation, representation of a journey on a distance-time graph, relative motion
Space Physics - gravity force, weight, the sun as a star, other stars in our galaxy, planets in the solar system, the seasons and the Earth's tilt, day length, different hemispheres, the light year as a unit of astronomical distance
Energy - fuel, fossil fuels (advantages and disadvantages), renewable and non-renewable energy resources, energy and food, joules and kilojoules, energy and the sun
- Other: Students complete various experiments and projects throughout the year.
- Girls P.E.
- Assesment: Continual assessment and fitness testing.
- Term 1: Fitness training using various methods of training including interval training, continuous training and circuit training.
Netball: Beginners level. Basic passes and tactics will be taught and developed.
- Term 2: Football/Volleyball (depending on availability): Basic skills will be taught and developed. Rules will be learnt, and students will implement them in a referee position.
Athletics: Sprint and middle distance training and tactics. Long and triple jump training.
- Term 3: Rounders: Learning and developing throwing, catching, batting, bowling and fielding skills.
Tennis/Cricket: Learning basic ground strokes (forehand and backhand). Becoming more confident with rallying.
- Other: Throughout the year:
- use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents through team and individual games.
- develop their technique and improve their performance in various sports and activities.
- analyse their performances compared to previous ones.
- History
- Textbook: The Roman World (9780521406086)
- Assesment: Tests- 65%
Homework/Classwork (including participation in class)- 35%
- Term 1: Pompeii- the importance of archaeology, the importance of sources for learning about the past
The expansion of Rome- an overview of the size and development of the Roman Empire, the use of maps in history
The Rise of the Roman Republic- the origins of Rome, distinguish between the Legend of Rome and the historical evidence.
The Punic Wars- Rome's wars with Carthage, how war can lead to the rise or fall of Empires. Use source material to consider the impact of defeat upon Carthage.
The Roman Army (camps & at war)- Use evidence to discover why the Roman army was so successful.
The Urge to Conquer- Learn about motives, specifically the reasons why the Romans expanded their Empire.
The struggle for power and Julius Caesar- the rise of powerful Roman leaders, conflicting interests in the Roman Empire, use the evidence to consider whether Julius Caesar was a good or bad leader.
- Term 2: The Roman Emperors at a glance- brief overview of some of the well known Roman Emperors.
Augustus, the 1st Emperor- the beginning of the Empire, use evidence to consider who was the better leader: Augustus or Julius Caesar.
On the road Soldiers and transport- the importance of good roads to the development of the Roman Empire.
The Roman builders- skills and methods of the Roman builders.
Life in a Roman Family- use evidence to learn about adults, children and slaves. Compare their lives to that of a Roman family and to develop empathy.
Life as a Roman Slave- use evidence to discuss whether Roman masters treated their slaves badly or not.
Roman Cities: fine or foul?- problems of a large city like Rome.
Roman Rule: blessing or curse?- the impact that Roman invasion had on the local population.
- Term 3: Roman gods and goddesses- many of the different religious beliefs in Rome.
Explore the rise of Christianity- why the Romans tried to stop Christianity.
The Empire in danger and decline and fall of the Roman Empire- explanations for the end of the Roman Empire, cause and effect.
- Bible Knowledge
- Textbook: Bible Truths A (9781591663379)
- Assesment: Tests (every 5 lessons) 70%
Homework (2-3 times a week) 20%
Quizzes/in class work 10%
- Term 1: The life of Christ.
Christ's Example:
Christ's character traits explained: meekness, zeal, compassion and holiness
Christ's major experiences: His birth, baptism, death and resurrection.
- Term 2: Christ's Sermon on the Mount: Beatitudes, the relationship between Christ and the Law, spiritual maturity, private devotion, spiritual priorities, fairness and discernment.
Christ's Other Sermons: The new birth, eternal punishment, prayer, the Holy Spirit, repentance.
Christ's friends and enemies: the friends of Christ and those who opposed His teachings and actions.
- Term 3: Christ's Miracles: Christ's godly power demonstrated in a physical way.
Christ's Parables: understanding the dual meanings of Christ's earthly stories with a heavenly meaning.
- Boys P.E.
- Assesment: At the end of every sport section, students are tested on their ability to perform sport skills learned in the weeks prior (every 5-6 weeks).
- Term 1: Football: basic dribbling and ball handling skills
Tennis: basic serving and volleying skills
- Term 2: Basketball: basic dribbling, lay-ups, shooting and defending
Volleyball: basic serving and how to bump, set and spike
- Term 3: General Athletics: in preparation for sports day students will be practicing running, throwing and jumping skills
Swimming: proper form from a professional instructor
- Computing
- Assesment: At least two "Guided Tasks" tests per term, worth 50% of term grade. No homework requiring computer access.
- Term 1: File management - save files using appropriate file names; open and import files of different types; identify different file types and their use/s, for example: htm, jpg, pdf.
Images (Windows Photo Gallery) resize, crop, rotate, reflect, adjust brightness, contrast & colour.
Document production (Word) - set line spacing, including: single, 1.5 times, double, multiple, spacing before and after paragraphs
- Term 2: Presentations (PowerPoint) - Use a master slide including slide footers, automated slide numbering
Data analysis (Excel) - use functions, including: sum, average, maximum, minimum; sort data using a single criterion into ascending or descending order; format numeric data to display the number of decimal places, a variety of different currency values, percentages as appropriate
Graphs and charts (Excel) - select data to produce a graph/chart, including: using continuous data and discrete data; label the graph or chart, including: Titles; Segments & Axes
- Term 3: Website authoring (Microsoft Expression Web) - Create simple web sites; use tables to structure elements within a web page; insert a table, including: table header, table rows, table data; apply styles to text within a web page; insert an appropriate image into a web page and adjust its size; describe the function of a hyperlink; create hyperlinks from: text and images
Programming (Scratch) - Model the state and behaviour of real-world problems and physical systems; Use simple Boolean logic (AND, OR and NOT); Use Repeat; Repeat Until; If Then Else control blocks; Use simple variables; Use operators (arithmetic, comparison & concatenation)
- Other: Students who are able will be encouraged to forge ahead themselves, using built in and online help, while the teacher assists the less able.
- Art
- Textbook: Art Supplies (7-9) (9781973000235)
- Assesment: Classwork assignments - 100% of the terms grade.
No Homework, no tests.
- Term 1: The course focuses on art from different cultures:
Aztecs/Mayan art (Mayan Symbols)
Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Russian Matryoshkas
Christmas Project
- Term 2: Armenian Khatchcars
Aboriginal art
Japanese Art (Origami)
- Term 3: Indian Art ( Indian Elephants)
Greek Pottery
African Art
- Other: General aims for thye year:
1. Identify styles and themes in works of art from historical times and places.
2. Recognize, explore, and demonstrate through various means the role of art and design in society through multicultural themes.
3. Explore and identify subjects, themes, and symbols as they relate to meaning in works of art.
4. Compare and contrast the life experiences depicted in works of art from other cultures with personal experiences.
5. Describe ways that social and cultural beliefs can influence responses to works of art.
6. Analyze and describe how factors of time and place influence visual characteristics that give meaning and value to a work of art.
7. Recognize, explore, and demonstrate through various means how art reflected life in ancient cultures, periods, and civilizations.
- E.S.L.
- Textbooks
- Burlington Real English B1 (9789963510313)
- Burlington Real English B1 Workbook (9789963510344)
- Assesment: Tests constitute 65% of the total mark.
Classwork, homework and projects constitute 35% of the total mark.
Tests are given at the end of every two units.
Consolidation tests are at the end of every 4 units.
Vocabulary and grammar tests are given once the relevant work has been completed.
The student's ability to orally enforce what has been taught is also assessed.
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- Term 1: Literature - The Railway Children
Units 1,2,3:
Reading passages and comprehension questions.
Topic vocabulary: Animals, Clothes, Technology Today.
- word-building, phrasal verbs, expressions
Grammar: Present Simple and Continuous, Past Simple and Continuous, Present Perfect
Simple and Continuous.
Listening: Sentence completion, multiple choice
Speaking: An interview, comparing pictures, making a decision
Writing: An article, an informal letter/email, A blog
Projects: Animals,Fashion
- Term 2: Literature - The Secret Garden.
Units 4,5,6
Reading passages and comprehension questions.
Topic vocabulary: School, Think Green, The Human Body and Feeling Ill
- Phrasal verbs, expressions, Homophones
Grammar: Past Perfect Simple and Continuous, The Future, Modals
Listening: Multiple choice, matching.
Speaking: Choosing an option, comparing, making a decision.
Writing: A story, An essay, An article about an event.
Projects: The environment, Health.
- Term 3: Literature - audio book... a classic to be decided on as a class. Comprehension
questions.
Units 7,8
Reading passages and comprehension questions.
Topic vocabulary: Entertainment, Sports.
Grammar: The Passive Voice, Conditionals and Temporals.
Listening: Multiple choice, sentence completion.
Speaking: Solving a problem, making a decision
Writing: A review, An essay
Projects: Sport
Revision for final exams.
Provisional Book Lists
